Postcode SO16 7PP is located in an urban city, within the Bassett ward of Southampton in the South East region , and forms part of the Highfield & University area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfield & University is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Engineering Square.
Highfield & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfield & University is £53,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from SO16 7PP.
Highfield & University near SO16 7PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £945,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £560,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £192,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £293,000 |
10 years price trend in Bassett
In the SO16 7PP postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.